Community Focused
The St. Louis American Foundation, along with its education partners, has distributed more than $14 million in scholarships for high-potential, local minority students while also contributing to various community grants.
Recognition Events
Scholarships
Community Grants
Foundation News
- Gallery: 39th Annual Salute to Excellence in Education
by The St. Louis American staff on October 21, 2026 at 2:50 amView the full photo gallery on Flickr. Beautiful people and a spirit of celebration filled St. Louis Union Station Hotel for The St. Louis American Foundation’s 39th Annual Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship & Awards Gala on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Dressed for the occasion, educators, students, sponsors and community supporters gathered for an The post Gallery: 39th Annual Salute to Excellence in Education appeared first on St. Louis American.
- Tamiko Armstead | 2026 Lifetime Achiever in Education
by James LeBine | The St. Louis American on October 20, 2026 at 4:35 pmTamiko Armstead, president and CEO of Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School, receives the 2026 Lifetime Achiever in Education Award from The St. […]
- Dr. Paula Knight | 2026 Stellar Performer in Education
by James LeBine | The St. Louis American on October 20, 2026 at 4:34 pmDr. Paula Knight, superintendent of the Jennings School District, receives the 2026 Stellar Performer in Education Award from The St. Louis American […]
- Rich McClure | 2026 Champion in Educationby James LeBine | The St. Louis American on October 20, 2026 at 4:33 pm
- Dr. Demetrius Adams | 2026 Excellence in Education Awardeeby James LeBine | The St. Louis American on October 20, 2026 at 4:32 pm
- Dr. Samantha March | 2026 Excellence in Education Awardeeby James LeBine | The St. Louis American on October 20, 2026 at 4:31 pm
- Carmen Meeks | 2026 Excellence in Education Awardeeby James LeBine | The St. Louis American on October 20, 2026 at 4:30 pm
Salute to Excellence
Education
The Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship & Awards Gala recognizes outstanding local Black educators and provides needed resources for high-achieving students of color to pursue their higher education goals.
Business
The Salute to Excellence in Business Awards and Networking Luncheon highlights African-American corporate managers and businesses.
Young Leaders
The Salute to Young Leaders Networking Awards Reception celebrates African-American professionals under the age 40.
Proceeds from the St. Louis American Foundation‘s 4 annual Salute to Excellence events benefit community grants as well as scholarships for local minority students. In 2022 alone, the foundation and its partners offered $2.8 million in scholarships and community grants, and has fostered more than $15 million since 1994.